3 Places to Visit in England, and No London Is Not on the List! #2

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Tourists don't know where they've been, travelers don't know where they're going. -Paul Theroux 


Last year I wrote a post about three places to visit in England. It covered destinations that may not be as popular as London, Manchester or Liverpool. It generated great and interesting feedback and comments. I knew then that a part two was inevitable. And now here it is. This second part explores more travel destinations within England. Whether you are traveling solo, with a group, a partner or family, there are many interesting places to visit not only in England but in the entire UK. The attractions are endless. If you have time on your hands, the world is really a wonderful place to travel through.

In England, there are many such places that you have probably never heard -if you live outside the country. Although, the more popular places tend to be better known. The part two of this post continues with an overview of Cumbria, Dorset and Sheffield -three destinations to visit below.


1. Carlisle, Cumbria

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Cumbria is a predominantly rural county, and non-metropolitan in North West England. Cumbria is the most north-western county in England, and the Cumbria County Council, its local government, came into existence in 1974. It is considered to be one of the most beautiful places in England.

Carlisle, nicknamed the 'Great Border City', is a city and the county town of Cumbria. It is located close to the Scottish border, and early history marked it as a Roman settlement -that was established to serve the forts on nearby Hadrian's Wall -a designated World Heritage Site. In the middle ages Carlisle became a strong military stronghold, and Carlisle Castle (shown above) built during that period in 1092,  by William Rufus, is still relatively intact.

The historic City of Carlisle has lots of attractions including museums, events, food and drink, shopping and tours. And lastly, its easily commutable and finding accommodation is very easy.

Fun fact:

Carlisle was founded as Luguvalium by the Romans. The 'Picts' took it over when they left. And then the 'Vikings' were next on the list, before the 'Scots' displaced them. Furthermore, the 'Normans' added Carlisle to their territory after the Conquest. The 'Scots' retook it in the 12th century. However, the English got the City back in the end.



2. Poole, Dorset

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Dorset is a county in the South West of England situated on the English Channel coast. As a county, it has a very long history of human settlement that stretches back to the Neolithic era. With a varied landscape of countryside and coastline, it is a great place for weekends and short breaks.

Poole is a large coastal town and seaport in Dorset. At its peak during the 18th Century, it was one of the busiest ports in Britain. With its large natural harbour, Poole is a tourist resort and is home to various institutions including universities and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. Poole harbour is famous for its sailing centres in the UK. With lots of miles of golden sandy beaches with clear waters, offering watersports, boat trips and fishing trips, there are certainly lots of activities in this town. One of the most popular beaches is Sandbanks -located within a small peninsula in Poole. Ruins can also be seen on the woodland walk on Brownsea Island.

Fun Fact:

It is said that the sea at Studland, Poole has the highest density of seahorses in the world and a large number of its relative, the Pipefish.



3. Sheffield, South Yorkshire

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South Yorkshire is a Metropolitan county and consists of four Boroughs including Sheffield. The history of its constituent settlements dates back to centuries ago. It consists of rolling landscapes and major rivers.

Sheffield is a city in South Yorkshire, England. And its name is derived from the River Sheaf which runs through the city. Also known as the 'Steel City', Sheffield gained its reputation in the 19th Century for steel production and aiding in the industrial revolution. Sheffield is home to two universities. It has been said that sixty-one percent of Sheffield entire area is made of green space, with more than 250 parks and gardens in the city. It is a vibrant and thriving city which prides itself on its cultural scene, innovation and award winning theatre. Whether traveling there for business or holiday, there are various activities to catch up on, things to do and see, and places to explore. It is filled with different museums, parks, including the Chatsworth House and gardens, sports and recreation events, nature and wildlife areas and trails, and historic sites and landmarks.


Fun fact:

Sheffield is said to have the highest ratio of trees to people of any city in Europe, with over 2.5 million trees.

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And there it is, the end of part two of the travel series. If you found this interesting do feel free to share the post, and hopefully there will be a part three at some point. Have you visited any of those places, or would love to visit?. What other destinations anywhere in the world would you recommend?

Happy 4th of July to the folks in the US!



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